Corset Record

Corset worship has been a part of life for both women and men for 100's of years. The various shapes and construction methods have changed over time. and so have the types of materials used. For you to reproduce the figure you desire, you should have knowledge of the materials and items you can use in today's marketplace.

Using Corsets to Shape the Body

The earlier corsets tend to be those with the least amount of reshaping. The breasts look to be constrained and give the look of a minimized profile. To develop this profile you must work to reshape the iherent shape and curves of a lady's body.

Corset Facts about Boning, Lacing, and Busks

A successful corset design is related to two components: a) the type and strength of boning used, and b) how snug the lacing can be tightened. For the sake of comfort you can only lace so tightly, it is therefore more practical to use the proper quality of "bone".

One of the best boning materials is nylon covered steel that is typically a light color and is found in different length, thickness, and widths. When you select a spring steel for the best looking corset for your shape the width gives way to the thickness in what is most important. You are able to judge when the correct spring steel boning is selected because it is very pliable but it is difficult to bend.

Busk front closures are sometimes used, they open and are often used on the front of corsets to enable you to slip into and out of your corset unassisted. The busks were created in the 1860's and started with the simplest busk, the more complicated spoon busk was developed a few years later. Both of these items can be found in our corset superstore.